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Ukraine Begins Production of 155mm Artillery Shells, Aims for Self-Sufficiency

Sep 14, 2024, 03:42 PM

Ukraine has officially announced the commencement of production of its own 155mm artillery shells. Oleksandr Kamyshin, the former Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, confirmed in an interview with the Norwegian outlet Nettavisen that Ukraine has begun serial production deliveries of these shells. This development marks a significant step towards self-sufficiency for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The announcement was made by the ex-head of Ukroboronprom, Kamyshin, and is seen as a crucial move for Ukraine, particularly in regions like Kharkiv.